Addiction
Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M
The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.
Social media addiction trial stalls as LA jury cannot reach verdict
Resilience in Tel Aviv: Addiction treatment director returns to work after home Is destroyed
Who uses e-cigs? Israeli study sheds light on electronic cigarette use - study
Brad Pitt opens up about journey back to sobriety after Angelina Jolie split
Appearing on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Pitt opened up about his sobriety and getting to know Shepard in AA meetings.
The Growing Popularity of Online Detox
The virtual world’s impact: Are we at risk of losing the human connection?
Although the Internet is not inherently harmful, the key lies in how it is used and the impact it has on one’s life.
Want to stop smoking? $700 in rewards can really help, study says
“We wanted to find out if giving people rewards helps them to quit smoking in the long term," said Professor Caitlin Notley, lead author of the study from UEA’s Norwich Medical School.
University of Buffalo researchers uncover ancient roots of carb addiction
This finding suggests that Homo sapiens had a taste for starch much before the domestication of crops shaped the human diet.
Chinese woman wins 10,000 yuan in 8-hour phone-free challenge in Chongqing
Contestants wore specialized wrist straps to monitor their sleep and anxiety levels.
Simple to disconnect: Former social media addicts share their stories
With rising awareness of social media's negative effects, people of all ages are seeking to disconnect. Three former heavy users share their experiences.
Grapevine: Jerusalem is blooming
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Finally recognizing the Israeli opioid disaster
Israel, now the largest per capita consumer of opioids, faces a rising crisis. Learn about the challenges, responses from health authorities, and the need for improved treatment and prevention.
The journey to recovery at an idyllic rehabilitation center
Clinic Les Alpes, an exclusive rehabilitation center, offers relief for those dealing with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, as well as post-trauma.
